What is the sexual allegation made against Kevin Spacey by Anthony Rapp?

Spacey apologised for “drunken behaviour” after Star Trek actor Anthony Rapp claimed he made a sexual advance towards him when he was 14-years-old.

Rapp accused Spacey of picking him up and lying on top of him at a party in 1986.

In a statement posted to Twitter the actor said he had no recollection of the incident adding that if it did happen he owed Rapp “the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behaviour”.

In an interview with Buzzfeed, Rapp accused the actor of picking him up, taking him to a bed and lying on top of him after other guests had left a party, hosted by Spacey.

Rapp, who claimed Spacey appeared drunk, said he pushed him away and left the party.

Kevin Spacey released a statement on Twitter apologising for his actions

The allegations came to light weeks after US news presenter Heather Unruh accused Spacey of a sex attack against someone close to her.

She tweeted on October 13: “The #weinsteinscandal has emboldened me … I was a Kevin Spacey fan until he assaulted a loved one. Time the dominoes fell.”

Unruh later added: “My intent was to encourage a badly needed investigation and conversation. Plenty of information to be uncovered. #Investigate #It’sNotOk.”

She took to Twitter to praise Anthony Rapp for his “courage” after he went public with his claims.

Several other allegations were then made against Spacey, including by a Brit actor and a barman who said Spacey flashed him.

On 16 November 2017, the Old Vic revealed that an internal investigation uncovered 20 accusers who claimed Spacey had harassed them.

Since more allegations have come to light BuzzFeed reported on a statement from his lawyer which states: “Kevin Spacey is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment.

“No information is available at this time.”

British police are investigating Spacey over two sexual assault allegations.

Is Kevin Spacey gay?

Spacey had been followed by rumours about his sexuality for much of his career.

Following the Anthony Rapp allegation, the actor revealed that he is living as a gay man.

The allegation “has encouraged me to address other things in my life,” Spacey wrote. “I have loved and had romantic encounters with men throughout my life, and I now choose to live life as a gay man.”

He added: “I want to deal with this honestly and openly and that starts with me examining my own behaviour.”

Why has Kevin Spacey been stripped of his International Emmy Award and why has House of Cards been axed?

Media streaming company Netflix announced it will end acclaimed drama House of Cards – in which Spacey plays ruthless Washington politician Frank Underwood – following allegations about its leading actor.

The company said it was “deeply troubled” by the claims.

Filming for the sixth series is ongoing and the final instalment is expected to be screened in 2018.

However, it was claimed the decision had already been taken to bring the show to a close next year.

The International Emmy Awards has also said it has reversed plans to honour Spacey with the 2017 International Emmy Founders Award.

The 58-year-old had been set to receive the accolade at a ceremony in New York on November 20.

A statement said: “The International Academy has announced that in light of recent events it will not honor Kevin Spacey with the 2017 Intl Emmy Founders Award.”

In the wake of the allegations against him Spacey’s scenes in the new Ridley Scott epic All The Money In The World have been axed – six weeks ahead of its release day.

People close to the production said he’s been replaced by Christopher Plummer, who is starting reshoots immediately in the role of J. Paul Getty.

All of Spacey’s scenes will be reshot and co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams are expected to participate.